Refunds, Payment Plans and Worktrade

Wild Abundance is passionate about sharing skills and knowledge. We want our classes to be accessible to everyone who has interest in them. We also want our work to support us so that we can continue teaching and learning ourselves.

Refunds

Wild Abundance is a small business and we rely on tuition payments in order to offer our classes and programs. Often the contribution of just one or two students will put us past the break-even point (we pay guest instructors, purchase materials, etc.). We hope that you understand we do not issue refunds for tuition payments unless you suffer a serious personal or family emergency that renders you incapable of attending.

Payment Plans

In some cases we offer a payment plan option so that you can spread the cost of a class out over several weeks or months (depending on the class). We generally ask folks on a payment plan to pay, in total, a “middle” price on the sliding scale. (Or, if the class is a set price, we will add a $75 admin fee to the total). This is for two reasons. First, payment plans are “riskier” for us because students may drop out of a class after making only one or two payments. Second, keeping track of payments made and reminding folks to make payments is more work on our part.

Worktrade

One of the main ways that we make our classes financially accessible is by offering worktrade options. Some classes have full and partial worktrade options, some just have partial worktrade available. You will find worktrade applications on the individual pages of each class with details about hours, deposits, etc. There is a fee associated with applying for worktrade so that we can cover our administrative overhead and know that you are serious about taking the class. We also ask worktraders to pay a deposit or furnish some other kind of collateral, which will be returned upon completion of their hours. Many worktrade activities are not glamorous and may be repetitive and/or strenuous. We try to match worktrade tasks with interest and ability as best we can. Worktrade is a great help to us. Managing worktraders (scheduling, tasks, etc.) is also work on our part. We ask for your patience, understanding and flexibility if you decide to worktrade for a class.

Is Worktrade Right for You?

Please carefully consider the following information as you decide whether or not to register for the worktrade program. Our work days are only on Wednesdays from 11am – 3pm onsite at Wild Abundance. We only recommend worktrade to locals with reliable transportation since it requires weekly commuting. Additionally, you cannot complete your worktrade hours during class. Our class days are long, comprehensive, and can be intense. Not only will there be little time to complete work trade during class, but you will want to focus on your learning experience! We occasionally accept special work trades if you have high value skills that you can consistently contribute to the worktrade program (e.g. massage, woodworking, marketing, photography, teaching, etc). If you have a proposal for a special worktrade, please email admin@wildabundance.net to see if we have a place for your skills at Wild Abundance.

Required Worktrade Hours, Fees, and Deposits

Please note that worktrade is not available for all classes or sessions.

Class Name

Full Tuition Range

Partial WT Hours

Partial WT Tuition

Full WT Hours

Administrative Fee

Refundable Deposit

Earthskills and Permaculture Immersion

$1900-$2895

95

$1,150

175

$200

$900

Wild Foods Hike

$325-$700

13

$162.50

20

$75

$50

Women’s Rewilding Weekend

$400-$900

21

$250

35

$100

$100

Women’s Basic Carpentry

$600-$1000

27

$325

44

$125

$200

Advanced Women’s Carpentry

$550-$950

25

$300

44

$100

$200

Combined Carpentry

$1050-$1800

48

$575

75

$250

$450

Tiny House and Natural Building workshop

$979-$1449

44

$525

75

$200

$400

Permaculture Design Course

$975-$1449

45

$625

85

$200

$500

Wildcrafting and Medicine Making Intensive

$425-$900

22

$262.50

35

$100

$200

Advanced Wild Foraging and Herbal Medicine

$400-$900

25

$250

40

$100

$200

Combined Herbal Medicine

$725-$1725

50

$500

85

$200

$450

Hide Tanning

$350-$650

17

$200

25

$100

$150

If you have any further questions about refunds, payment plans or work-trade please email them to: admin@wildabundance.net.

About Us

Wild Abundance is here to empower people with skills for self-sufficiency and interdependence. We develop deeply meaningful and effective classes, programs, and demonstration sites to bring people closer to the each other and to the web of life. We believe that these skills are humanity's legacy; we strive to make them accessible to all people with a hunger to learn through sliding scales and scholarships.